West Coast

The West Coast

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Blow your mind with an unmissable combination of history, tradition, stunning scenery and thrilling outdoor activities

  • Killarney National Park, Co Kerry

    Authentic Ireland 

    The West Coast exudes a romance like nowhere else in Ireland. It boasts an unsurpassable beauty and wild drama that is inextricably linked to the region’s culture, traditions and people. From the towering sea cliffs in Donegal and Clare, which are mercilessly beaten by the Atlantic Ocean, to the serene beauty of the Killarney National Park  and the Beara Way . Ablaze with colour, the West Coast offers a chance to really get away from it all, to stand on the edge and face nature in all its glory. Here, you can climb mountains, travel to remote islands, explore quiet bays or discover ancient limestone landscapes. Most important, though, in the West Coast you can experience authentically Irish culture and traditions, from the vibrant Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) region and its lively céilÍs (Irish dancing) to the multitude of festivals that celebrate the history and heritage of this fascinating region. This is also a place where relaxation comes easily. How about some downtime in a colourful fishing village with friendly locals or a weekend enjoying exceptional seafood in Ireland’s gourmet capital – Kinsale? Whatever you want to do, you can do it in the West Coast.

    The West Coast region incorporates parts of the following counties: Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Donegal, Southwest Offaly, Tipperary North, West Cork, Cork City, Kerry, Clare and Limerick.

Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal

Traditional Culture

See a different side to the country with a glimpse of traditional culture alive throughout the vibrant regions of the West Coast.

Listowel Fair, County Kerry

What to see and do

Get out there, feel the fresh air and experience incredibly beautiful sights and attractions.

The Cliffs of Slieve League, County Donegal

The landscape

Follow in the paths of Ireland’s literary giants and explore stunning scenery from dramatic coastal cliffs to quiet bogland.

What's on in the West Region

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Celtic Fringe Festival

20 Jun 2013 - 24 Jun 2013

The Celtic Fringe Festival features the artists of the Atlantic Celtic regions of Western Europe using the tragic voyage of the...

Lough Gur Summer Solstice Festival

20 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013

The Lough Gur Summer Solstice Festival celebrates summer with music, song, dance, drama, sporting events and family fun. The...

Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The best surf and music festival in Ireland. Party beside the sea featuring the best rock and dance music. Sea Sessions is a...

Pirates & Slaves Gathering

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Baltimore Pirate Festival will provide entertainment at the Square with living history 'pirates' and interactive re-enactments of...

Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The best surf and music festival in Ireland. Party beside the sea featuring the best rock and dance music. 'Sea Sessions' is a...

Earagail Arts Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The 25th Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual (Irish and English) multidisciplinary arts festival which takes place every July...

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

Tostál Thoraigh

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Everyone is welcome to Tory Island to participate in the biggest outside exhibition of Tonnaí Thoraigh (traditional Tory céilí...

Cork Midsummer Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

This festival transforms the city each June with a summer solstice celebration of contemporary arts and culture. Expect...

Solstice Shenanigans

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013

Celebrate the Solstice at one of Ireland's most fascinating archaeology sites in Tullysheherney, Manorhamilton, with hut sites,...

Cork Midsummer Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Cork Midsummer Festival is smart, startling, annual festival that takes place in Cork City and County and captivates a growing...

Donegal International Rally

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Since the Donegal International Rally was launched in 1972 it has grown to be Donegal's largest sporting event and hosts up to...

Clare Island Annual Bonfire Beach Party

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Come along and celebrate Bonfire's Night on a real life island - fun, games, music and craic in the community centre from 9pm.

Shandon Street Festival & Food Fair

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Shandon Street Festival takes place in June of each year. It is usually held on the Saturday closest to mid summer's day....

Gaelforce North

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Gaelforce North involves cycling, running/hill running and kayaking. With two courses to choice from there is something for...

Rocky Mayhem

22 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Rocky Mayhem will again be found this June in the centre of Kilfinane County Limerick, a pretty mountain town, set in the stunning...

Corrandulla Agricultural Show 2013

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The Corrandulla Show is an annual agricultural show which takes places in the Corrandulla Parish Field this year on Sunday, 23...

Galway Simon Women's Mini Marathon

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Galway Simon Community is pleased to announce that the annual Women's Mini Marathon takes place at 11am on Sunday, 23 June. This...

Blas International Summer School

24 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

Hosted annually by the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick, Blas is firmly established as one of Ireland’s most...

Carrick on Shannon Water Music Festival

25 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The week long Carrick-on-Shannon Water Music Festival features the Lakelands Gala Proms as one of its highlight events. Directed...

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta 2013

26 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta is the second largest sailing event in Ireland in 2013, attracting in excess of 100 boats and...

Newmarket Summer Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

What better way to kick-start the kids' summer holidays than at Newmarket Summer Festival. The festival has marked the arrival of...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival will be welcoming world-class ensembles and a host of top international soloists for nine...

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge

28 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Deireadh Seachtain na Gaeilge is a festival promoting Irish language and culture. Festival events are held in Irish and include a...

Westport Festival of Food and Music

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Set amidst a stunning 400 acre site in the heart of Westport town in Mayo, Westport Festival of Music and Food is an annual...

Hell of the West Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Hell of the West Triathlon has been run by Limerick Triathlon Club for 28 years making it the oldest race in the country....

Charleville Agricultural Show

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Charleville Agricultural Show, now in its 35th year, is a two day show which includes showing horses and ponies, show jumping,...

Sneem Sprint Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

A triathlon is an endurance sport comprising a combination of swimming, cycling and running. Sneem Sprint Triathlon, affiliated to...

Portumna Coarse Angling Match

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

As part of the Portumna annual Splash Festival a coarse fishing match will take place in Portumna along The River Shannon. The...

Hup! Festival and Connacht Fleadh Cheoil

30 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Hup! Festival is an exciting new, weeklong celebration of all that is good about traditional Irish music, song, dance and...

Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School

30 Jun 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School provides a week of classes with some of the best tutors in traditional Irish music, song,...

Coleman Bodhrán School

01 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

The Coleman Bodhrán School is the only summer school on mainland Ireland entirely dedicated to learning and playing the bodhrán....

Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

Come the Thurles to celebrate Ireland's national games with athletes from home and abroad. Combine this festival with the Munster...

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

Clare Island Art Exhibition: A Tri-Island Art Exhibition will run throughout July and August in the community centre. Works from...

Inishbofin Summer School

01 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013

Inishbofin Summer School 2013 is a weeklong exploration of the wonderful island of Inishbofin in the company of a...

Clare Island Comhaltas Seisuns

02 Jul 2013 - 27 Aug 2013

Comhaltas Seisuns of traditional Irish music take place every Tuesday evening during July and August. The sessions are presented...

Traditional Music Sessions in Ceoláras Coleman

03 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the traditional music of south Sligo. Summer sessions are held on Wednesday and Saturday...

Bard Summer School

03 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Please note dates to be confirmed. Bard Summer School explores the Irish myths and goes on a unique journey of discovery for their...

Roundstone Traditional Irish Nights

03 Jul 2013 - 28 Aug 2013

Roundstone Traditional Irish Nights are nights of music, song & dance performed in the Roundstone community centre every Wednesday...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna and the...

Millstreet Summer Gathering

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Millstreet Summer Gathering 2013 will take place over four days to include events that will entertain and satisfy all ages groups....

Open Mike Nights on Clare Island

04 Jul 2013 - 29 Aug 2013

Every Thursday evening at Sailor's Bar there is an open mic night which John Hoban MC's. John Hoban is a talented composer,...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna and the...

Féile Brian Ború Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The beauty of the picturesque twin towns of Killaloe & Ballina awaits you during the 20th annual Féile Brian Ború. As it is the...

4th of July Limerick 2013

04 Jul 2013 - 04 Jul 2013

The 4th of July Limerick is a volunteer driven festival created by the people of Limerick to celebrate American Independence whist...

Galway Cathedral Recitals - Summer Concerts 2013

04 Jul 2013 - 08 Aug 2013

Galway Cathedral Recitals is a series of summer evening concerts, held in the inspirational setting of Galway's stone cathedral,...

2 Sisters Golf Tournament

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Kenmare Golf Club are hosting the 3rd year of the 2 Sisters Golf Tournament this July. Teams consist of 2 sisters playing 36 holes...

Traidphicnic

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Blaisín d'ár gceol, ealaíon agus cultúr traidisiúnta. A taste of traditional music, arts and culture. The first Traidphicnic was...

Elverys Sport Achill Half Marathon

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The Elverys Sports Achill Half Marathon attracts thousands of runners and spectators each year. Right from the start the Achill...

The Mythical Island Workshop

05 Jul 2013 - 12 Jul 2013

The Mythical Island Workshop is an 8 day mythical adventure for the writer/explorer that wants to discover and develop their...

Armada Set Dancing Week

05 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

During July 2013, the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point will host an exciting week of set dancing. Don't miss it! There will be set...

Ennis Street Festival

05 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The 8th edition of Ennis Street Festival will bring all the local community out onto the streets of Ennis town to celebrate the...

Climb 4 Concern - Carrauntoohil

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Concern invites you to a wonderful fresh-air experience while helping to raise funds for alleviating poverty and suffering in some...

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy / Willie Clancy Summer School

06 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

The annual Willie Clancy Summer School is now in its 41st year. It was established to promote the study and practice of Irish...

South of Ireland Band Championships

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The not-to-be-missed 34th annual competition attracts the top brass and concert bands providing a complimentary feast of own...

'Vibes & Scribes' Lee Swim

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim is a mass participation 2k swim in the heart of Cork City dating back to 1914, jointly organised by Cork...

Hill Walking in the Donegal Highlands

06 Jul 2013 - 24 Aug 2013

Hill walking in the Donegal highlands covers daily 4-6 walks along the coast and on the hills. One of the walks includes Sliabh...

Kinsale Arts Festival

06 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Kinsale is one of Ireland's most beautiful harbour towns, and Kinsale Arts Festival is the time to visit. Art events pop up all...

Galway Garden Festival

06 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The unique Galway Garden Festival held in Claregalway Castle attracts speakers and visitors from France, Scotland, England &...

Australia Day in Cobh

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Australia Day in Cobh will celebrate the arrival of over 1000 Australians and 400 Kiwis on a World Cruise aboard the Sea Princess....

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